- Courtesy of The Lawyers' Travel Service January 23, 2008 In This Issue...
	AIRLINES’ WILD GREEN YONDER
	HEATHROW UNVEILS TERMINAL 5
	D.C. TRAVELERS SPEED CLEAR TO THE GATE
	THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNERS PROGRAM
	- BALZAC, Paris
	- COURTHOUSE HOTEL KEMPINSKI, London
	- MGM GRAND, Detroit

AIRLINES’ WILD GREEN YONDER
(source: mimegasite.com)

While the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says aviation contributes just two percent of the world's CO2 emissions, airplane emissions are increasing by about three percent every year.

Responding to a growing public demand for environmentally sensitive policies and individual responsibility, numerous airlines are entering the field with their own efforts to reduce their substantial carbon footprints.

So far these programs haven't made a huge difference, perhaps because of their voluntary nature. But every little bit helps, says Jena Thompson, executive director of The Conservation Fund's Go Zero program. "It's an awareness of behavior, that everyone produces CO2, and of the small things you can do to make a difference," she says.

Airlines and their programs include:

Carrier: British Airways
Program: Voluntary donation varying by destination.

Carrier: Continental Airlines
Program: Voluntary passenger contribution to Sustainable Travel International.

Carrier: Silverjet
Program: Fee included with each ticket sold, passengers can opt-out if they choose.

HEATHROW UNVEILS TERMINAL 5
(source: e-Travel Blackboard)

London’s Heathrow Airport officially unveiled its new £4.3 billion Terminal last week after seven years of construction.   It will exclusively only serve British Airways customers and will commence operations from March 27.  The new terminal boasts 112 shops and restaurants, a first class lounge cinema, and will also feature high tech equipment such as X-Ray machines that will be able to process passengers without having them remove their shoes and belts. 

The new terminal will include a 1,640 foot long main building at the west end of Heathrow that will process all domestic and short-haul flights, and the two nearby satellite buildings will handle all long-haul services.  Passengers will be able to connect to both buildings via an underground shuttle.

The Terminal was constructed by British airports operator BAA in order to prepare for the 2012 London Games.

D.C. TRAVELERS SPEED CLEAR TO THE GATE
(source:The Washington Post)

Washington area travelers will soon be able to speed more quickly through airport security if they are willing to pay a fee, provide personal information to the government and allow their fingerprints and eyes to be scanned at checkpoints.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which operates Reagan National and Dulles International airports, awarded a contract on January 16, to a company that operates the federal government's security program, which is known as Registered Traveler.

The initiative should start in the spring, said representatives of the company, Verified Identity Pass of New York. The company operates registered traveler programs at 11 airports nationwide, chief executive Steve Brill said.

The Transportation Security Administration said about 65,000 people participate in the registered traveler program.

THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNERS PROGRAM
BALZAC
6, rue Balzac
Paris

The epitome of French art de vivre.

Built for the Director of the Paris Opera in 1853 and once home to Balzac himself, the hotel has retained a feeling of private manors of the time. Still a haven of peace and a shining example of Parisian chic, the Balzac Hotel now combines elegance and modernity—an aesthetic feat deftly carried out by interior designer Anne-Marie Sabatier, who re-looked the sumptuous neo-Classical decor with precious and vibrant tones. Today, with personalized service provided by ‘Golden Key’ majordomos and concierges, the latest in modern technologies, splendid fabrics and period furniture, the Balzac Hotel invites you to share in its elegance and French art de vivre.

The Lawyers' Travel Service Preferred Hotel Partners Program rate at Balzac is €270 (compared to a corporate rate of €375).

THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNERS PROGRAM
COURTHOUSE HOTEL KEMPINSKI
19-21 Gt Marlborough St
London

Welcome to the Courthouse Hotel Kempinski!

Set in the heart of London’s bustling shopping and theatre district, the Courthouse Kempinski offers a secluded and comfortable setting to prepare and recover from enjoying the best the capital has to offer. A stone’s throw away from the famous Liberty’s department store and the shopping paradise of Bond Street, Regent Street and Carnaby Street, the Hotel is situated in an old Grade II Listed Magistrates Court, retaining much of its original historical features with a modern twist.

With 112 well-appointed rooms and suites, ranging from the spacious classic accommodation to the delightful Lalique Crystal Penthouse suite, the Courthouse Hotel offers a wide range of styles and services to suit all tastes and needs.

The Lawyers' Travel Service Preferred Hotel Partners Program rate at Courthouse Hotel Kempinski is £210 (compared to a corporate rate of £250).

THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNERS PROGRAM
MGM GRAND
Detroit

Imagine a hotel that indulges all senses. A place where one feels welcomed, pampered and rejuvenated. The hotel one has been dreaming of has become a reality in Michigan. MGM Grand Detroit has the comfort one craves with the amenities your lifestyle demands.

MGM Grand Detroit is in the perfect downtown location. Near all major sporting and entertainment venues and just 20 minutes away from Detroit Metro Airport, MGM Grand Detroit is the center of entertainment.

The Lawyers' Travel Service Preferred Hotel Partners Program rate at MGM Grand is $219 (compared to a corporate rate of $243).

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